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List by Scientific Name - List by Common Name

Carthamus tinctorius

Safflower, cartamo

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves only on seedlings
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf margin3: toothed
Flower color2: orange and/or yellow
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: introduced,rare,not naturalized
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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